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Storm damage roof report in Cliffe, East Sussex
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Cliffe, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water coming in after the storm
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
Storm damage roof report in Cliffe: what you get
We inspect the roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the roof space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, ridges and hips and gutters and fascias, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and loose or torn flashings.
Chimney stacks on older houses around places like Cliffe can let water in, at the flashings, the pointing or the mortar round the pots. Damp in a chimney breast can have more than one cause, so it is not always obvious where it starts. It’s worth looking at the stack from outside and at the timbers beside it in the loft.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Homes around Cliffe frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- We check inside, including the loft where there’s access, for water damage.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- You receive the written report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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What a storm damage roof report does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Areas we can’t see safely
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Cliffe?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. Your insurer still makes the decision.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you let a flat or house near Lewes station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Cliffe: your questions answered
Do you cover Cliffe?
Yes, Cliffe is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Cliffe is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Call a roofer for emergency temporary protection. Take photos from ground level first if it’s safe. Keep receipts for any emergency work.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Larger or more complex roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not included, so ask a roofer to quote.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Places near Cliffe
More services for Cliffe
Roof by roof
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We look at whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. We photograph and describe the damage.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Cliffe
Anne of Cleves House, about 0.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Cliffe. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings, alongside oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Thomas at Cliffe, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Cliffe, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We survey roofs in Cliffe and the rest of East Sussex. Cliffe is one of the places in East Sussex where we work. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN7 and BN8 is covered for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Cliffe is on the A26, so it’s easy for us to get to. Other places close to Cliffe include Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Cliffe
Around Cliffe, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Gardeners Arms, Railway Land and Lewes Old Grammar School. Cliffe has its own railway station: Lewes station. A little further out are Lewes Castle (0.5 miles west) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Cliffe include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.